ODI World Cup 2023: 'Tiger Nageswara Rao' star Ravi Teja wants to do THIS cricketer's biopic

India commenced their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2023 against the formidable Australia at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. As the match progressed and the Men in Blue consistently took wickets, fans who were tuned into the Telugu commentary were pleasantly surprised by the presence of Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja in the commentary box.

The actor made a special appearance on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Telugu, delighting his fans and cinephiles alike. Ravi Teja's participation was part of the promotional activities for his upcoming action-packed entertainer, "Tiger Nageswara Rao," slated for release on October 20, 2023. During the match, he engaged with the Telugu commentators and shared intriguing insights about his connection with cricket.

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Ravi Teja discussed his deep-seated passion and affection for cricket and expressed his interest in portraying a sports drama, preferably a biopic, on the silver screen. When questioned about whose life he would like to bring to life in a biopic, Ravi Teja revealed that he would be keen to portray the life of Mohammad Siraj. The pacer has carved a niche for himself in the Indian cricket circuit and has secured a regular spot in the Playing XI whenever India takes on any team.

Regarding the match, as of the time of writing this article, 32 overs had been bowled. Australia, who chose to bat first, had lost five wickets and scored 130 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah each had one to their name.